Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HJ27 — Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students.

Last action — Continued from last session

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requests a study on improving higher education affordability.

This measure directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to examine ways to make higher education more affordable for students. The goal is to identify options and strategies that can alleviate financial burdens on students.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may benefit from insights into potential measures that could lower education costs.

Summary

Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Rules Agenda

  5. H Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  6. H Referred to Committee on Rules

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105236D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ27 do?
Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students.
Who sponsors HJ27?
HJ27 is sponsored by Destiny LeVere Bolling.
What is the current status of HJ27?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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